Welcome Back to School Second Grade families!
Open House- Tuesday, August 4th 12:00-4:00
A-F 12:00-1:00
G-L 1:00-2:00
M-R 2:00-3:00
S-Z 3:00-4:00
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Hello families!
We hope you have had a great weekend despite all the rain. What a perfect excuse to stay inside, curl up, and read!
It is that time of year again....DRA2 is beginning. This is the final time this year we will give this assessment. Students will be pushed beyond their independent reading level to find the level that they need instruction. As this is an important assessment to help teachers know where the child's strengths and weaknesses are, we always keep in mind that it is one assessment out of data we have been collecting all year.
Did you mark your calendars for this years Second Grade Performance. The classes will perform their hard work on May 7th at 2:30 to the primary grades and then there will also be an evening performance for friends and family at 6:30 on May 7th. All performances are here at the school in the gym.
Reading: This week we working to determine importance to help us paraphrase information. We want students to be able to react, respond and merge their thinking with the information they read about to better remember it. To do this, we will work on using our own words to shape thoughts around what they read.
Math: Second grade- We are continuing work around lesson 11, Whole Number Operations Revisited. Third Grade- working on multiplication strategies.
Fast: Formal FAST lessons have ended for the year but we continue to work on the skills through our spelling words. This week we are working on Lesson 27: "wr", "kn", "mb".
Writing: We will be writing an expository piece around someone special in our life.
Social Studies: We are starting a new unit called, "Where in the World is Our Community?" This unit will build off the work we have done around geography.
Thank you again for all of your support and hard work!
The Second Grade Team
We hope you have had a great weekend despite all the rain. What a perfect excuse to stay inside, curl up, and read!
It is that time of year again....DRA2 is beginning. This is the final time this year we will give this assessment. Students will be pushed beyond their independent reading level to find the level that they need instruction. As this is an important assessment to help teachers know where the child's strengths and weaknesses are, we always keep in mind that it is one assessment out of data we have been collecting all year.
Did you mark your calendars for this years Second Grade Performance. The classes will perform their hard work on May 7th at 2:30 to the primary grades and then there will also be an evening performance for friends and family at 6:30 on May 7th. All performances are here at the school in the gym.
Reading: This week we working to determine importance to help us paraphrase information. We want students to be able to react, respond and merge their thinking with the information they read about to better remember it. To do this, we will work on using our own words to shape thoughts around what they read.
Math: Second grade- We are continuing work around lesson 11, Whole Number Operations Revisited. Third Grade- working on multiplication strategies.
Fast: Formal FAST lessons have ended for the year but we continue to work on the skills through our spelling words. This week we are working on Lesson 27: "wr", "kn", "mb".
Writing: We will be writing an expository piece around someone special in our life.
Social Studies: We are starting a new unit called, "Where in the World is Our Community?" This unit will build off the work we have done around geography.
Thank you again for all of your support and hard work!
The Second Grade Team
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Hello families!
We hope you all had a fun/relaxing Spring Breaks! We have come back experiencing some typical Colorado weather, snow just as we think we are getting closer and closer to summer. May is near though and time will definitely fly from now to the end of the year. :)
We hope you all had a fun/relaxing Spring Breaks! We have come back experiencing some typical Colorado weather, snow just as we think we are getting closer and closer to summer. May is near though and time will definitely fly from now to the end of the year. :)
This week we are COGAT testing. This test gives us more information on how your child learns. This test is spread over 3 days at about an hour a day.
Did you mark your calendars for this years Second Grade Performance. The classes will perform their hard work on May 7th at 2:30 to the primary grades and then there will also be an evening performance for friends and family at 6:30 on May 7th. All performances are here at the school in the gym.
Reading: This week we are looking at the difference between important information and interesting facts. It is important to be able to distinguish between what is really important while we read and what are details that are just fun to learn about. When we find important information, especially in non-fiction texts, we can mark them with a star to refer back to it.
Math: Second grade- We are beginning lesson 11, Whole Number Operations Revisited. Third Grade- working on multiplication algorithms.
Fast: Formal FAST lessons have ended for the year but we continue to work on the skills through our spelling words. This week we are working on Lesson 26: Long /e/ can be spelled 'ei' at the beginning or middle of words and 'ey' at the end of words
Writing: We are using mini lessons to guide different types of writing on the topic "Earth Day".
Math: Second grade- We are beginning lesson 11, Whole Number Operations Revisited. Third Grade- working on multiplication algorithms.
Fast: Formal FAST lessons have ended for the year but we continue to work on the skills through our spelling words. This week we are working on Lesson 26: Long /e/ can be spelled 'ei' at the beginning or middle of words and 'ey' at the end of words
Writing: We are using mini lessons to guide different types of writing on the topic "Earth Day".
Social Studies: We are studying geography. The different types of land forms as well as finding them on a map.
Thank you again for all of your support and hard work!
The Second Grade Team
Friday, March 20, 2015
March 20, 2015
Social Studies: Maps and how to use a map is our focus.
Wordly Wise: Finish list 12
Have a fantastic Friday and a great weekend!
Hello families!
Happy Friday! We hope you all had a fabulous week and are able to enjoy this coming weekend.
Keep an eye out for a letter, email, or sign up coming from your room parent(s) in regards to the spring auction baskets. Each year we are blown away by the creativity and generosity of our families. Thank you so much for your time that you put into this fun event to support our students.
Double check your calendars for this years Second Grade Performance. The classes will perform their hard work on May 7th at 2:30 to the primary grades and then there will also be an evening performance for friends and family at 6:30 on May 7th. All performances are here at the school in the gym.
Next week is a full week (only one more left!!!) we will be focusing on the following content:
Reading: Figuring out what is important and looking for key details as we compare and contrast different versions of the same story. For example "Little Red Hen" compared to "Gator Gumbo." "Gator Gumbo" has a southern twist to the traditional story "Little Red Hen."
Math: Second grade- we will continue with Unit 10 that focuses on money and decimal amounts with a calculator. Third grade-will finish up Unit 8, fractions.
Fast: We will move into concept 24 "Scribal O." Our spelling words will come from list 24 applying the FAST concept of "IGH as long I."
Writing: Our focus will be expository writing, and mini lessons based on each classrooms needs. As a grade level we are making sure students understand the purpose of writing and the process of editing vs. revising.
Happy Friday! We hope you all had a fabulous week and are able to enjoy this coming weekend.
Keep an eye out for a letter, email, or sign up coming from your room parent(s) in regards to the spring auction baskets. Each year we are blown away by the creativity and generosity of our families. Thank you so much for your time that you put into this fun event to support our students.
Double check your calendars for this years Second Grade Performance. The classes will perform their hard work on May 7th at 2:30 to the primary grades and then there will also be an evening performance for friends and family at 6:30 on May 7th. All performances are here at the school in the gym.
Next week is a full week (only one more left!!!) we will be focusing on the following content:
Reading: Figuring out what is important and looking for key details as we compare and contrast different versions of the same story. For example "Little Red Hen" compared to "Gator Gumbo." "Gator Gumbo" has a southern twist to the traditional story "Little Red Hen."
Math: Second grade- we will continue with Unit 10 that focuses on money and decimal amounts with a calculator. Third grade-will finish up Unit 8, fractions.
Fast: We will move into concept 24 "Scribal O." Our spelling words will come from list 24 applying the FAST concept of "IGH as long I."
Writing: Our focus will be expository writing, and mini lessons based on each classrooms needs. As a grade level we are making sure students understand the purpose of writing and the process of editing vs. revising.
Social Studies: Maps and how to use a map is our focus.
Wordly Wise: Finish list 12
Have a fantastic Friday and a great weekend!
Thursday, March 26, 2015
March 26, 2015
Hello families!
Are we there yet!?!?! Teachers and students alike are counting down the hours till we get time to relax and re-energize. This has been a long haul full of tremendous hard work. Thank you for all of your support at home!
Are we there yet!?!?! Teachers and students alike are counting down the hours till we get time to relax and re-energize. This has been a long haul full of tremendous hard work. Thank you for all of your support at home!
As we send the kiddos off to Spring Break, take a peak in their homework folders or Friday folders for a two sided flower sheet. For every twenty minutes read students can color in a section of the flower. Have them bring it back after break and they will receive a PACK card...or two or... for their hard work. ;-)
Keep an eye out for a letter, email, or sign up coming from your room parent(s) in regards to the spring auction baskets. Each year we are blown away by the creativity and generosity of our families. Thank you so much for your time that you put into this fun event to support our students.
Did you mark your calendars for this years Second Grade Performance. The classes will perform their hard work on May 7th at 2:30 to the primary grades and then there will also be an evening performance for friends and family at 6:30 on May 7th. All performances are here at the school in the gym.
Keep an eye out for a letter, email, or sign up coming from your room parent(s) in regards to the spring auction baskets. Each year we are blown away by the creativity and generosity of our families. Thank you so much for your time that you put into this fun event to support our students.
Did you mark your calendars for this years Second Grade Performance. The classes will perform their hard work on May 7th at 2:30 to the primary grades and then there will also be an evening performance for friends and family at 6:30 on May 7th. All performances are here at the school in the gym.
Thank you again for all of your support and hard work! Have a fabulous Spring Break!
The Second Grade Team
Friday, March 20, 2015
March 20, 2015
Social Studies: Maps and how to use a map is our focus.
Wordly Wise: Finish list 12
Have a fantastic Friday and a great weekend!
Hello families!
Happy Friday! We hope you all had a fabulous week and are able to enjoy this coming weekend.
Keep an eye out for a letter, email, or sign up coming from your room parent(s) in regards to the spring auction baskets. Each year we are blown away by the creativity and generosity of our families. Thank you so much for your time that you put into this fun event to support our students.
Double check your calendars for this years Second Grade Performance. The classes will perform their hard work on May 7th at 2:30 to the primary grades and then there will also be an evening performance for friends and family at 6:30 on May 7th. All performances are here at the school in the gym.
Next week is a full week (only one more left!!!) we will be focusing on the following content:
Reading: Figuring out what is important and looking for key details as we compare and contrast different versions of the same story. For example "Little Red Hen" compared to "Gator Gumbo." "Gator Gumbo" has a southern twist to the traditional story "Little Red Hen."
Math: Second grade- we will continue with Unit 10 that focuses on money and decimal amounts with a calculator. Third grade-will finish up Unit 8, fractions.
Fast: We will move into concept 24 "Scribal O." Our spelling words will come from list 24 applying the FAST concept of "IGH as long I."
Writing: Our focus will be expository writing, and mini lessons based on each classrooms needs. As a grade level we are making sure students understand the purpose of writing and the process of editing vs. revising.
Happy Friday! We hope you all had a fabulous week and are able to enjoy this coming weekend.
Keep an eye out for a letter, email, or sign up coming from your room parent(s) in regards to the spring auction baskets. Each year we are blown away by the creativity and generosity of our families. Thank you so much for your time that you put into this fun event to support our students.
Double check your calendars for this years Second Grade Performance. The classes will perform their hard work on May 7th at 2:30 to the primary grades and then there will also be an evening performance for friends and family at 6:30 on May 7th. All performances are here at the school in the gym.
Next week is a full week (only one more left!!!) we will be focusing on the following content:
Reading: Figuring out what is important and looking for key details as we compare and contrast different versions of the same story. For example "Little Red Hen" compared to "Gator Gumbo." "Gator Gumbo" has a southern twist to the traditional story "Little Red Hen."
Math: Second grade- we will continue with Unit 10 that focuses on money and decimal amounts with a calculator. Third grade-will finish up Unit 8, fractions.
Fast: We will move into concept 24 "Scribal O." Our spelling words will come from list 24 applying the FAST concept of "IGH as long I."
Writing: Our focus will be expository writing, and mini lessons based on each classrooms needs. As a grade level we are making sure students understand the purpose of writing and the process of editing vs. revising.
Social Studies: Maps and how to use a map is our focus.
Wordly Wise: Finish list 12
Have a fantastic Friday and a great weekend!
Friday, March 13, 2015
March 13, 2015
Social Studies: Maps and how to use a map is our focus.
Wordly Wise: Finish list 12
Have a fantastic Friday and a great weekend!
Hello families!
Happy Friday! We hope you all had a fabulous week and are able to enjoy this coming weekend.
Keep an eye out for a letter, email, or sign up coming from your room parent(s) in regards to the spring auction baskets. Each year we are blown away by the creativity and generosity of our families. Thank you so much for your time that you put into this fun event to support our students.
Next week is a full week (only two more left!!!) we will be focusing on the following content:
Reading: Figuring out what is important and looking for key details as we compare and contrast different versions of the same story. For example "Little Red Hen" compared to "Gator Gumbo." "Gator Gumbo" has a southern twist to the traditional story "Little Red Hen."
Math: Second grade- we will review and test on Unit 9, measurement. Then they will move into Unit 10 that focuses on money and decimal amounts with a calculator. Third grade-will continue Unit 8, fractions.
Fast: We will move into concept 23 "Ghost Letters." Our spelling words will come from list 23 applying the FAST concept of "Kind Old Words."
Writing: Our focus will be expository writing, and mini lessons based on each classrooms needs. As a grade level we are making sure students understand the purpose of writing and the process of editing vs. revising.
Happy Friday! We hope you all had a fabulous week and are able to enjoy this coming weekend.
Keep an eye out for a letter, email, or sign up coming from your room parent(s) in regards to the spring auction baskets. Each year we are blown away by the creativity and generosity of our families. Thank you so much for your time that you put into this fun event to support our students.
Next week is a full week (only two more left!!!) we will be focusing on the following content:
Reading: Figuring out what is important and looking for key details as we compare and contrast different versions of the same story. For example "Little Red Hen" compared to "Gator Gumbo." "Gator Gumbo" has a southern twist to the traditional story "Little Red Hen."
Math: Second grade- we will review and test on Unit 9, measurement. Then they will move into Unit 10 that focuses on money and decimal amounts with a calculator. Third grade-will continue Unit 8, fractions.
Fast: We will move into concept 23 "Ghost Letters." Our spelling words will come from list 23 applying the FAST concept of "Kind Old Words."
Writing: Our focus will be expository writing, and mini lessons based on each classrooms needs. As a grade level we are making sure students understand the purpose of writing and the process of editing vs. revising.
Social Studies: Maps and how to use a map is our focus.
Wordly Wise: Finish list 12
Have a fantastic Friday and a great weekend!
Thursday, March 5, 2015
March 5, 2015
Hello families!
Thank you for taking the time to celebrate all the growth your children have made this year in second grade. We, the second grade teachers, all enjoyed this time with you!
Next week is a full week we will be focusing on the following content:
Reading: Understanding what it means to infer. Inferring the meaning of poems by merging background knowledge with clues from the text.
Math: Second grade- we will continue work on Unit 9, measurement. Third grade-will finish Unit 7 and start Unit 8, fractions.
Fast: We will move into concept 22 "Soft G and C." Our spelling words will be review words found on list 22. (Students will be tested on the words not in parentheses.)
Writing: Our focus will be expository writing. Making sure our opening sentences state a clear opinion addressing the prompt. The opening should be followed up with three reasons for their opinions and three examples that support those reasons. Then a closing that summaries the entire piece.
Thank you for taking the time to celebrate all the growth your children have made this year in second grade. We, the second grade teachers, all enjoyed this time with you!
Next week is a full week we will be focusing on the following content:
Reading: Understanding what it means to infer. Inferring the meaning of poems by merging background knowledge with clues from the text.
Math: Second grade- we will continue work on Unit 9, measurement. Third grade-will finish Unit 7 and start Unit 8, fractions.
Fast: We will move into concept 22 "Soft G and C." Our spelling words will be review words found on list 22. (Students will be tested on the words not in parentheses.)
Writing: Our focus will be expository writing. Making sure our opening sentences state a clear opinion addressing the prompt. The opening should be followed up with three reasons for their opinions and three examples that support those reasons. Then a closing that summaries the entire piece.
Social Studies: Maps and how to use a map is our new focus.
Wordly Wise: Start list 12
Have a fantastic long weekend and a great week!
Friday, February 27, 2015
February 27, 2015
Hello families!
Next week is conference week. We look forward to sitting down and sharing our students' amazing progress with you. You should have received your child's progress report this afternoon. Please let your child's teacher know if somehow it didn't make it home! If you have not signed up for a conference time with your teacher, please do so!
Next week is a short week. In celebration of Read Across America day and Dr. Seuss' birthday, we thought it would be fun if we had kids bring in their favorite Seuss books. On Monday, 3/2/15, we encourage kids to bring in their Dr. Seuss books and a blanket. We will enjoy our books together in the afternoon. Please write your name inside the book, or use a sticky note, as many kids may own the same books!
This (short) week we will be focusing on the following content:
Reading: Dr. Seuss Read Across America Day
Math: Second grade- we will continue work on Unit 9, measurement.Third grade-
Fast: We will use this short week as a review for both FAST concepts and spelling- no new words/test this week.
Writing: We will create our own Dr. Seuss character/creature and use his writing style as a model for our own.
Social Studies: We will be completing Chapter 10- Public Services
Wordly Wise: Finish Unit 11
Have a fantastic week!
Next week is conference week. We look forward to sitting down and sharing our students' amazing progress with you. You should have received your child's progress report this afternoon. Please let your child's teacher know if somehow it didn't make it home! If you have not signed up for a conference time with your teacher, please do so!
Next week is a short week. In celebration of Read Across America day and Dr. Seuss' birthday, we thought it would be fun if we had kids bring in their favorite Seuss books. On Monday, 3/2/15, we encourage kids to bring in their Dr. Seuss books and a blanket. We will enjoy our books together in the afternoon. Please write your name inside the book, or use a sticky note, as many kids may own the same books!
This (short) week we will be focusing on the following content:
Reading: Dr. Seuss Read Across America Day
Math: Second grade- we will continue work on Unit 9, measurement.Third grade-
Fast: We will use this short week as a review for both FAST concepts and spelling- no new words/test this week.
Writing: We will create our own Dr. Seuss character/creature and use his writing style as a model for our own.
Social Studies: We will be completing Chapter 10- Public Services
Wordly Wise: Finish Unit 11
Have a fantastic week!
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015
I hope you all enjoyed your long weekend. It was nice to see so many of you for our Valentine's parties last week. Special thanks to our room parents for coordinating such memorable events for our kids.
This week we will be focusing on the following content:
Reading: Many changes have been made to our reading conference schedules. Please check with your child's teacher if you have any questions.
Math: Second grade- we are wrapping up our work on unit 8, Fractions. We will review next Monday 2/23, and test Tuesday 2/24. Third grade will be continuing Unit 7, Multiplication Fact Power and Parentheses in a problem.
Fast: We will use this short week as a review for both FAST concepts and spelling- no new words/test this week.
Writing: We will be assessing expository writing with the prompt: "Is it hard to be a kid? Why or why not?"
Social Studies: We will be introducing the unit "What are the public services in our community?" as well as emphasizing Presidents' Day/history of Washington and Lincoln. The month of February is also Black History month!
Wordly Wise: No new units this week
The second trimester grading period ends this Friday. Expect report cards to go home next Friday, 2/27. Conference sign ups will be rolling out through individual teachers. Please contact your child's teacher regarding specifics, or if you have any questions!
Have a fantastic week!
Monday, February 9, 2015
February 9, 2015
Hello families!
What a beautiful weekend we had! I hope you were able to get outside and enjoy it! We are gearing up for a long weekend coming up- hopefully the weather will hold out!
This is the last week for our Pennies for Patients/Make a Wish donation drive. Please continue to bring in pennies- every bit helps! You may make an online donation by visiting
http://rmt.dojiggy.com/ng/index.cfm/ac1c5ba/reg-pages/group-listing/b61b9aea
Feel free to forward the link as well!!!
This week we will be focusing on the following content:
Reading: Many changes have been made to our reading conference schedules. Please check with your child's teacher if you have any questions.
Math: Second grade- we are continuing our work on unit 8, Fractions. Third grade will be starting Unit 7, Multiplication Fact Power and Parentheses in a problem.
Fast: In class we will be teaching lesson 19 , Long i/cy change. If a word ends in a consonant-y, you change to y to i before you add any suffix, unless the suffix begins with an i. If a word ends in a consonant-y and you wish to make it plural, change to y to i and add -es. For spelling we will be working on Lesson 20 (long a review), and will be testing on Friday.
Writing: We will be wrapping up our work on Expository writing, and responding to the prompt: "Which is your favorite special (class) and why?"
Social Studies: "What are the public services in our community?"
Wordly Wise: We are continuing lesson 10, and will be testing by Friday
Pizza Hut Spirit Night- Thursday, Feb. 12. Flyers/vouchers come home Tuesday or Wednesday.
Valentine's parties will be Friday 2/13- check with your child's teacher for times
There is no school on Monday, Feb. 16 (Presidents' Day) or Tuesday, Feb. 17 (teacher non-contact day) Enjoy your long weekend!
Have a fantastic week!
What a beautiful weekend we had! I hope you were able to get outside and enjoy it! We are gearing up for a long weekend coming up- hopefully the weather will hold out!
This is the last week for our Pennies for Patients/Make a Wish donation drive. Please continue to bring in pennies- every bit helps! You may make an online donation by visiting
http://rmt.dojiggy.com/ng/index.cfm/ac1c5ba/reg-pages/group-listing/b61b9aea
Feel free to forward the link as well!!!
This week we will be focusing on the following content:
Reading: Many changes have been made to our reading conference schedules. Please check with your child's teacher if you have any questions.
Math: Second grade- we are continuing our work on unit 8, Fractions. Third grade will be starting Unit 7, Multiplication Fact Power and Parentheses in a problem.
Fast: In class we will be teaching lesson 19 , Long i/cy change. If a word ends in a consonant-y, you change to y to i before you add any suffix, unless the suffix begins with an i. If a word ends in a consonant-y and you wish to make it plural, change to y to i and add -es. For spelling we will be working on Lesson 20 (long a review), and will be testing on Friday.
Writing: We will be wrapping up our work on Expository writing, and responding to the prompt: "Which is your favorite special (class) and why?"
Social Studies: "What are the public services in our community?"
Wordly Wise: We are continuing lesson 10, and will be testing by Friday
Pizza Hut Spirit Night- Thursday, Feb. 12. Flyers/vouchers come home Tuesday or Wednesday.
Valentine's parties will be Friday 2/13- check with your child's teacher for times
There is no school on Monday, Feb. 16 (Presidents' Day) or Tuesday, Feb. 17 (teacher non-contact day) Enjoy your long weekend!
Have a fantastic week!
Monday, February 2, 2015
February 3, 2015
Dear Parents,
January was filled with many mid year bench mark tests., which are finally complete! Woohoo! Thanks for your patience as our conference schedule was altered as we assessed progress.
This week we will be focusing on the following content:
Reading: Many changes have been made to our reading conference schedules. Please check with your child's teacher if you have any questions.
Math: Second grade- we are finishing unit 7, testing on Wednesday, and beginning Unit 8, fractions. Third grade will be finishing unit 6, Geometry, and testing on Friday.
Fast: In class we will be teaching lesson 18 , yellows. "Yellows" fit what we know, but there's something to be aware of. Use caution with -ou, -ow, -ea, -y, and -igh. For spelling we will be working on Lesson 19, and will be testing on Friday.
Social Studies: Some classes are concluding lesson 12 "How do we have a voice in our community?", and others have concluded and will be beginning lesson 10 "What are the public services in our community?"
Wordly Wise: We are starting lesson 10
This Friday is Pajama Day for Friday Fun Donations for Pennies for Patients
Have a fantastic week!
January was filled with many mid year bench mark tests., which are finally complete! Woohoo! Thanks for your patience as our conference schedule was altered as we assessed progress.
This week we will be focusing on the following content:
Reading: Many changes have been made to our reading conference schedules. Please check with your child's teacher if you have any questions.
Math: Second grade- we are finishing unit 7, testing on Wednesday, and beginning Unit 8, fractions. Third grade will be finishing unit 6, Geometry, and testing on Friday.
Fast: In class we will be teaching lesson 18 , yellows. "Yellows" fit what we know, but there's something to be aware of. Use caution with -ou, -ow, -ea, -y, and -igh. For spelling we will be working on Lesson 19, and will be testing on Friday.
Social Studies: Some classes are concluding lesson 12 "How do we have a voice in our community?", and others have concluded and will be beginning lesson 10 "What are the public services in our community?"
Wordly Wise: We are starting lesson 10
This Friday is Pajama Day for Friday Fun Donations for Pennies for Patients
Have a fantastic week!
Monday, January 26, 2015
January 23rd, 2015
Dear Parents,
Thank you so much for the Pennies for Patients Donations. The daily coins, and Friday Fun Days have been really uplifting and fun to participate in. Our classrooms will be collecting money until Friday, February 13th.
January has been filled with many mid year bench mark tests. We are so excited to share your child's progress with you at conferences this Spring.
This week we will be focusing on the following content:
Reading: One last week of DRA testing. Your child will most likely be conferencing once a week with their teacher, please check with your homeroom teacher if you have any questions.
Math: Second grade- we are working through unit 7, we will be working on doubles, weight, equal sharing, patterns, and medians. Third grade will be focusing on...unit 6.
Fast: In class we will be teaching lesson 17 a green review. We will be going over the magic e, r-family, long and short vowels, the walkers, diphthongs, etc. For spelling we will be working on Lesson 18, and will be testing on Friday.
Social Studies: We are concluding lesson 12 "How do we have a voice in our community?"
Wordly Wise: We are concluding lesson 9, and will test at the end of the week.
This Friday is Mustache Day for Friday Fun Donations for Pennies for Patients, Next Friday February 6th will be pajama day.
Enjoy this wonderful weather this week!
Thank you so much for the Pennies for Patients Donations. The daily coins, and Friday Fun Days have been really uplifting and fun to participate in. Our classrooms will be collecting money until Friday, February 13th.
January has been filled with many mid year bench mark tests. We are so excited to share your child's progress with you at conferences this Spring.
This week we will be focusing on the following content:
Reading: One last week of DRA testing. Your child will most likely be conferencing once a week with their teacher, please check with your homeroom teacher if you have any questions.
Math: Second grade- we are working through unit 7, we will be working on doubles, weight, equal sharing, patterns, and medians. Third grade will be focusing on...unit 6.
Fast: In class we will be teaching lesson 17 a green review. We will be going over the magic e, r-family, long and short vowels, the walkers, diphthongs, etc. For spelling we will be working on Lesson 18, and will be testing on Friday.
Social Studies: We are concluding lesson 12 "How do we have a voice in our community?"
Wordly Wise: We are concluding lesson 9, and will test at the end of the week.
This Friday is Mustache Day for Friday Fun Donations for Pennies for Patients, Next Friday February 6th will be pajama day.
Enjoy this wonderful weather this week!
Thursday, January 15, 2015
1-15-15
Dear Parents,
Our school has kicked off our annual Pennies for Patients Fundraiser. The students will be bringing home little boxes to collect change, and your homeroom teacher will be sending you a link that you can donate online. We will be starting Friday Fun Days, in which the students are encouraged to bring in $1 towards the fundraiser to participate. Tomorrow January 16th will be Jersey Day. 1/23 will be mustache day. 2/6 will be Pajama Day.
This week we will focus on...
F.A.S.T (Phonics)- We will begin concept 16 Most Kind Old Words. Words that end in -ild, -ind, -old, -ost, often had the long vowel sound.
Math: In 2nd grade math, we are starting our work in unit 7 with lessons focusing on patterns. 3rd grade math is starting Unit 6, focusing on line segments, parallel lines, and angles and turns.
Reading: We are doing one conference per week, and reviewing DRA skills in preparation for the DRA testing happening this month.
Wordly Wise: We are starting lesson 9 words. For extra support, check out http://wordlywise3000.com
Writing: We are using writing time to write about our Arctic Animals. We are filling out information in a KWL chart about what we know, want to know, and have learned about our animals. We are using the table of contents to generate questions about our acrtic animals. We will fill out information on our animal's description, habitat, food source, location in world, daily life, survival techniques, and fun facts. We will ultimately fill out an informational research page, and type the final product. In addition to book resources, we will be using online resources to add to our knowledge.
Social Studies: We are starting "How do people improve their communities?"
FOSS: FOSS teachers will continue to teach the current unit
Upcoming dates:
Friday, January 1/16 $1 Jersey Day
Monday, January 19th- No School- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Friday, January 23rd- $1 Mustache Day
Saturday, January 24th- Mother/Son Monster Golf
Friday, February 6th- $1 Pajama Day
Our school has kicked off our annual Pennies for Patients Fundraiser. The students will be bringing home little boxes to collect change, and your homeroom teacher will be sending you a link that you can donate online. We will be starting Friday Fun Days, in which the students are encouraged to bring in $1 towards the fundraiser to participate. Tomorrow January 16th will be Jersey Day. 1/23 will be mustache day. 2/6 will be Pajama Day.
This week we will focus on...
F.A.S.T (Phonics)- We will begin concept 16 Most Kind Old Words. Words that end in -ild, -ind, -old, -ost, often had the long vowel sound.
Math: In 2nd grade math, we are starting our work in unit 7 with lessons focusing on patterns. 3rd grade math is starting Unit 6, focusing on line segments, parallel lines, and angles and turns.
Reading: We are doing one conference per week, and reviewing DRA skills in preparation for the DRA testing happening this month.
Wordly Wise: We are starting lesson 9 words. For extra support, check out http://wordlywise3000.com
Writing: We are using writing time to write about our Arctic Animals. We are filling out information in a KWL chart about what we know, want to know, and have learned about our animals. We are using the table of contents to generate questions about our acrtic animals. We will fill out information on our animal's description, habitat, food source, location in world, daily life, survival techniques, and fun facts. We will ultimately fill out an informational research page, and type the final product. In addition to book resources, we will be using online resources to add to our knowledge.
Social Studies: We are starting "How do people improve their communities?"
FOSS: FOSS teachers will continue to teach the current unit
Upcoming dates:
Friday, January 1/16 $1 Jersey Day
Monday, January 19th- No School- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Friday, January 23rd- $1 Mustache Day
Saturday, January 24th- Mother/Son Monster Golf
Friday, February 6th- $1 Pajama Day
Monday, January 12, 2015
Dear Parents,
It is hard to believe that it is already the second week of the new year. The students have been excited to be back at school, and we have enjoyed getting back into our normal routines in our classrooms. Thank you for sharing your children with us each day, we are blessed to have your partnership. This month is super busy with testing mid-year AIMS. This is a series of 4 tests, compared to the regular 2 we practice each month. We are DRA testing all month. We are also doing MAPS testing in reading and math on our computer.
This week we will focus on...
F.A.S.T (Phonics)- We will begin concept 15 Long O. We hear the O sound when we have an open syllable, example: O-pen, we also hear the O sound when we attach a silent magic magnetic e to the end of a word, example: hope, we also hear the O sound at the end of a word, example: grow.
Math: In 2nd grade math, we are ending our work in unit 6 with a lesson in division, a unit 6 review, a unit 6 test, and a mid year test. 3rd grade math is working on Unit 5 test on Monday, and starting unit 6 focusing on line segments, parallel lines, and angles and turns.
Reading: We are doing one conference per week, and reviewing DRA skills in preparation for the DRA testing happening this month. Wordly Wise: We are continuing work on lesson 8 words. We will be testing this Friday 1/16. For extra support, check out http://wordlywise3000.com
Writing: We are using writing time to write about our Arctic Animals. We are filling out information in a KWL chart about what we know, want to know, and have learned about our animals. We are using the table of contents to generate questions about our acrtic animals. We will fill out information on our animal's description, habitat, food source, location in world, daily life, survival techniques, and fun facts. We will ultimately fill out an informational research page, and type the final product. In addition to book resources, we will be using online resources to add to our knowledge.
Social Studies: We are finishing the unit "How do People Become a Part of Our County?".
FOSS: FOSS teachers will continue to teach the current unit
Upcoming dates:
Monday, January 19th- No School- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Saturday, January 24th- Mother/Son Monster Golf
It is hard to believe that it is already the second week of the new year. The students have been excited to be back at school, and we have enjoyed getting back into our normal routines in our classrooms. Thank you for sharing your children with us each day, we are blessed to have your partnership. This month is super busy with testing mid-year AIMS. This is a series of 4 tests, compared to the regular 2 we practice each month. We are DRA testing all month. We are also doing MAPS testing in reading and math on our computer.
This week we will focus on...
F.A.S.T (Phonics)- We will begin concept 15 Long O. We hear the O sound when we have an open syllable, example: O-pen, we also hear the O sound when we attach a silent magic magnetic e to the end of a word, example: hope, we also hear the O sound at the end of a word, example: grow.
Math: In 2nd grade math, we are ending our work in unit 6 with a lesson in division, a unit 6 review, a unit 6 test, and a mid year test. 3rd grade math is working on Unit 5 test on Monday, and starting unit 6 focusing on line segments, parallel lines, and angles and turns.
Reading: We are doing one conference per week, and reviewing DRA skills in preparation for the DRA testing happening this month. Wordly Wise: We are continuing work on lesson 8 words. We will be testing this Friday 1/16. For extra support, check out http://wordlywise3000.com
Writing: We are using writing time to write about our Arctic Animals. We are filling out information in a KWL chart about what we know, want to know, and have learned about our animals. We are using the table of contents to generate questions about our acrtic animals. We will fill out information on our animal's description, habitat, food source, location in world, daily life, survival techniques, and fun facts. We will ultimately fill out an informational research page, and type the final product. In addition to book resources, we will be using online resources to add to our knowledge.
Social Studies: We are finishing the unit "How do People Become a Part of Our County?".
FOSS: FOSS teachers will continue to teach the current unit
Upcoming dates:
Monday, January 19th- No School- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Saturday, January 24th- Mother/Son Monster Golf
Monday, December 15, 2014
Week of December 15-19
Dear Parents,
Wow! The last week before winter break has arrived! Soon it will be 2015 and your children will be almost half way through 2nd grade. Time is flying! We want to say thank you to all the families for all you do to support the school, teachers, and of course students. We appreciate all you do. This week we are wrapping up some units and doing some fun activities. We will be having the PACK assembly at 1:30 in the gym with our winter parties following on Friday, the 19th at 2:30 to 3:30.
This week we will focus on..
F.A.S.T (Phonics)- We will begin concept 14. We will be looking at the best spelling for long a. Here are the spellings: a= in open syllable, a-e and ai = the middle of the word, ay= end of a word.
Math: In 2nd grade math, we are working on unit 6, Whole-Nuber Operations and Number Stories. 3rd grade math is working on unit 5.
Reading: We are stilling working around asking questions as we read. Our focus is around asking questions that we think the author will answer. WE WILL NOT HAVE READING CONFERENCES THIS WEEK.
Wordly Wise: We will not have wordly wise this week.
Writing: Students will be typing out their work on "If you were stuck in a snow globe, how could you get out?".
Social Studies: We are continuing on the unit "How do People Become a Part of Our County?".
FOSS: FOSS teachers will continue to teach the current unit.
Dear Parents,
Wow! The last week before winter break has arrived! Soon it will be 2015 and your children will be almost half way through 2nd grade. Time is flying! We want to say thank you to all the families for all you do to support the school, teachers, and of course students. We appreciate all you do. This week we are wrapping up some units and doing some fun activities. We will be having the PACK assembly at 1:30 in the gym with our winter parties following on Friday, the 19th at 2:30 to 3:30.
This week we will focus on..
F.A.S.T (Phonics)- We will begin concept 14. We will be looking at the best spelling for long a. Here are the spellings: a= in open syllable, a-e and ai = the middle of the word, ay= end of a word.
Math: In 2nd grade math, we are working on unit 6, Whole-Nuber Operations and Number Stories. 3rd grade math is working on unit 5.
Reading: We are stilling working around asking questions as we read. Our focus is around asking questions that we think the author will answer. WE WILL NOT HAVE READING CONFERENCES THIS WEEK.
Wordly Wise: We will not have wordly wise this week.
Writing: Students will be typing out their work on "If you were stuck in a snow globe, how could you get out?".
Social Studies: We are continuing on the unit "How do People Become a Part of Our County?".
FOSS: FOSS teachers will continue to teach the current unit.
Monday, December 8, 2014
Week of December 8-12
Dear Parents,
We cannot believe it is already the second week of December! Time is flying by even if it is still 60 degrees out. It was great seeing second grade families out and about last week at Barnes and Noble and Cold Stone. We are so thankful for your support and all you do for the school! This Friday we have the Snow Flake Dance at 6 to 8 at Fox Ridge.
This week we will focus on...
F.A.S.T (Phonics)- We will begin concept 13 where we talk about "the walkers". These are vowel teams that "when two vowels go walking, the first does the talking". They say the long sound of the first vowel.
Math: In 2nd grade math, we are ending our work in Geometry. We will be reviewing Tuesday and testing on Friday. 3rd grade math is working on Unit 5.
Reading: We are continuing to ask questions as we read. We are working on not only asking questions but finding the answers to those questions in the book. We learn that some questions we ask might not be answered by the book we are reading and that is alright! If we are able to ask questions and find answers to them, it helps up keep track of whether we are paying attention while we read. Reading homework will be around asking questions in either nonfiction or fiction texts.
Wordly Wise: We are continuing work on lesson 7 words. We will be testing this Friday. For extra support, check out http://wordlywise3000.com
Writing: The imaginary piece this week is "If you were stuck in a snow globe, how could you get out?". This is a very fun prompt and students will get to type there work on the computer!
Social Studies: We are starting the unit "How do People Become a Part of Our County?".
FOSS: FOSS teachers will continue to teach the current unit.
Dear Parents,
We cannot believe it is already the second week of December! Time is flying by even if it is still 60 degrees out. It was great seeing second grade families out and about last week at Barnes and Noble and Cold Stone. We are so thankful for your support and all you do for the school! This Friday we have the Snow Flake Dance at 6 to 8 at Fox Ridge.
This week we will focus on...
F.A.S.T (Phonics)- We will begin concept 13 where we talk about "the walkers". These are vowel teams that "when two vowels go walking, the first does the talking". They say the long sound of the first vowel.
Math: In 2nd grade math, we are ending our work in Geometry. We will be reviewing Tuesday and testing on Friday. 3rd grade math is working on Unit 5.
Reading: We are continuing to ask questions as we read. We are working on not only asking questions but finding the answers to those questions in the book. We learn that some questions we ask might not be answered by the book we are reading and that is alright! If we are able to ask questions and find answers to them, it helps up keep track of whether we are paying attention while we read. Reading homework will be around asking questions in either nonfiction or fiction texts.
Wordly Wise: We are continuing work on lesson 7 words. We will be testing this Friday. For extra support, check out http://wordlywise3000.com
Writing: The imaginary piece this week is "If you were stuck in a snow globe, how could you get out?". This is a very fun prompt and students will get to type there work on the computer!
Social Studies: We are starting the unit "How do People Become a Part of Our County?".
FOSS: FOSS teachers will continue to teach the current unit.
Monday, December 1, 2014
Week of December 1-5
Dear Parents,
We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving break! It is always great to have special time to be around family and friends. And before you know it we will be at winter break. We hope to see you all at Barnes and Noble and/or Cold Stone Tuesday evening. Both events start at 4. There will be some of us reading our favorite books at Barnes and Noble during the book fair while others are scooping ice cream. Also, Chik-fil-A fundraiser is Tuesday and Wednesday of this week :) We always love seeing all of you outside the school setting.
This week we will focus on...
F.A.S.T (Phonics)- We will begin concept 12, diphthongs. In this concept, the students will learn the sounds for au, aw, oo, ou, ow, oi, oy. For the sound /aw/, we use the spelling au when the sound is at the beginning or middle of the word but when it is at the end of the word, we use the spelling aw. The spelling oo makes two sounds. The first is the sound you might make if you got punched in the stomach with a ball. The second is a sound you might make when you see a cool car. The spelling ow and ou make the sound /ow/, like if you got pinched. You use the ou spelling at the beginning or middle of the word and the ow at the end of the word. Lastly is the sound /oy/, spelled oi at the beginning or middle of the word and oy at the end of the word.
Math: In 2nd grade math, we are continuing our work in Geometry. 3rd grade math will be reviewing and testing on Unit 4.
Reading: We are continuing to ask questions as we read. We are working on not only asking questions but finding the answers to those questions in the book. We learn that some questions we ask might not be answered by the book we are reading and that is alright! If we are able to ask questions and find answers to them, it helps up keep track of whether we are paying attention while we read. Reading homework will be around asking questions in either nonfiction or fiction texts.
Wordly Wise: We are starting our first week on lesson 7 words. For extra support, check out http://wordlywise3000.com
Writing: We are writing an imaginary piece about "What would it be like to live in a place that was 20 degrees below zero?". This prompt is based around the book "Recess at 20 Below" which we are reading this week.
Social Studies: We are continuing our unit on "How communities are diverse".
FOSS: FOSS teachers will continue to teach the current unit.
Dear Parents,
We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving break! It is always great to have special time to be around family and friends. And before you know it we will be at winter break. We hope to see you all at Barnes and Noble and/or Cold Stone Tuesday evening. Both events start at 4. There will be some of us reading our favorite books at Barnes and Noble during the book fair while others are scooping ice cream. Also, Chik-fil-A fundraiser is Tuesday and Wednesday of this week :) We always love seeing all of you outside the school setting.
This week we will focus on...
F.A.S.T (Phonics)- We will begin concept 12, diphthongs. In this concept, the students will learn the sounds for au, aw, oo, ou, ow, oi, oy. For the sound /aw/, we use the spelling au when the sound is at the beginning or middle of the word but when it is at the end of the word, we use the spelling aw. The spelling oo makes two sounds. The first is the sound you might make if you got punched in the stomach with a ball. The second is a sound you might make when you see a cool car. The spelling ow and ou make the sound /ow/, like if you got pinched. You use the ou spelling at the beginning or middle of the word and the ow at the end of the word. Lastly is the sound /oy/, spelled oi at the beginning or middle of the word and oy at the end of the word.
Math: In 2nd grade math, we are continuing our work in Geometry. 3rd grade math will be reviewing and testing on Unit 4.
Reading: We are continuing to ask questions as we read. We are working on not only asking questions but finding the answers to those questions in the book. We learn that some questions we ask might not be answered by the book we are reading and that is alright! If we are able to ask questions and find answers to them, it helps up keep track of whether we are paying attention while we read. Reading homework will be around asking questions in either nonfiction or fiction texts.
Wordly Wise: We are starting our first week on lesson 7 words. For extra support, check out http://wordlywise3000.com
Writing: We are writing an imaginary piece about "What would it be like to live in a place that was 20 degrees below zero?". This prompt is based around the book "Recess at 20 Below" which we are reading this week.
Social Studies: We are continuing our unit on "How communities are diverse".
FOSS: FOSS teachers will continue to teach the current unit.
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Week of November 24-28
Dear Parents,
We hope you enjoyed your weekend! We are glad that the Broncos squeaked out the victory against the Dolphins- it makes our weekends a bit more enjoyable! We have already arrived at Thanksgiving week! Please know that we are incredibly thankful for the Coyote Hills community, you, and your children. We have much to be thankful for in this season! We have a short two day week, and then plenty of time to relax over the extra long weekend! We hope for safe travels for any of you who will be visiting friends or family out of town.
This week we will focus on...
F.A.S.T. (Phonics)- We will use the two days to review our concepts from the last two weeks- long e and r family. There will be no spelling this week.
Reading: In class, we will continue the work we have been doing, as well as learning more about Thanksgiving.
For homework: We will not be conducting reading conferences this week. The homework students received last week will be due on their conference day the week following Thanksgiving.
Math: Both 2nd and 3rd grade math classes will continue the work in their current units.
Wordly Wise: We will be testing on the words from lesson 6 this week.
Writing: We will be doing a fun writing project this week! Students will be asked to write about how they would disguise a turkey to help it survive through Thanksgiving without being eaten.
Social Studies: We will continue our unit on "How communities are diverse."
FOSS: FOSS teachers will continue to teach the current unit.
We hope you enjoyed your weekend! We are glad that the Broncos squeaked out the victory against the Dolphins- it makes our weekends a bit more enjoyable! We have already arrived at Thanksgiving week! Please know that we are incredibly thankful for the Coyote Hills community, you, and your children. We have much to be thankful for in this season! We have a short two day week, and then plenty of time to relax over the extra long weekend! We hope for safe travels for any of you who will be visiting friends or family out of town.
This week we will focus on...
F.A.S.T. (Phonics)- We will use the two days to review our concepts from the last two weeks- long e and r family. There will be no spelling this week.
Reading: In class, we will continue the work we have been doing, as well as learning more about Thanksgiving.
For homework: We will not be conducting reading conferences this week. The homework students received last week will be due on their conference day the week following Thanksgiving.
Math: Both 2nd and 3rd grade math classes will continue the work in their current units.
Wordly Wise: We will be testing on the words from lesson 6 this week.
Writing: We will be doing a fun writing project this week! Students will be asked to write about how they would disguise a turkey to help it survive through Thanksgiving without being eaten.
Social Studies: We will continue our unit on "How communities are diverse."
FOSS: FOSS teachers will continue to teach the current unit.
Friday, November 14, 2014
Week of November 17-21
Dear Parents,
We hope that you survived the frigid temperatures this week! It was great to meet with so many of you for conferences throughout week. It is always fun to be able to tell you all of the great things that your kids are doing! Thank you for all of the support you give your child as well as us teachers, we really appreciate it. We hope that your child enjoyed their day off on Friday! It is hard to believe that we have this week and then it is Thanksgiving week already!
This week we will focus on...
F.A.S.T.(Phonics)- We will begin concept 11, the R family. In this concept, students will learn that er, ir, ur, ar, and or all belong in the same family and say the /er/ sound. However, ar and or are rowdy teenagers who like to do their own thing most the time. ar says /ar/ as in "car," and or says /or/ as in "for." Students should study spelling list 11 for this week.
Math: In 2nd grade math, we will wrap up Unit 4 with the test on Wednesday. We will begin Unit 5 on Thursday and participate in "rich math tasks" on Friday. 3rd grade will continue Unit 4, learning about multiplication and division. **Please continue to practice the STANDout math facts with your child. They are given 2 minutes and 15 seconds to complete the fact sheet.**
Reading:
In class, we will learn about viewing and reading to learn and wonder. In these lessons, students will learn to use text and images to understand the story, think and wonder about new learning, realize that misconceptions are normal, and that all learners revise their thinking after reading and listening to additional information.
For reading homework, we will continue working on mastering basic story elements.
Wordly Wise: We will introduce and do activities with the words from lesson 6. For extra support, check out http://wordlywise3000.com.
Writing: We will continue to work on expository writing (writing to explain why). The students this week will write to the prompt, "What is your favorite family tradition? Explain why it is your favorite."
Social Studies: We will wrap up our unit on "How communities change," this week with a test on Wednesday. We will move onto a unit discovering "How communities are diverse."
FOSS: FOSS teachers will continue to teach their current units to our classes.
We hope that you survived the frigid temperatures this week! It was great to meet with so many of you for conferences throughout week. It is always fun to be able to tell you all of the great things that your kids are doing! Thank you for all of the support you give your child as well as us teachers, we really appreciate it. We hope that your child enjoyed their day off on Friday! It is hard to believe that we have this week and then it is Thanksgiving week already!
This week we will focus on...
F.A.S.T.(Phonics)- We will begin concept 11, the R family. In this concept, students will learn that er, ir, ur, ar, and or all belong in the same family and say the /er/ sound. However, ar and or are rowdy teenagers who like to do their own thing most the time. ar says /ar/ as in "car," and or says /or/ as in "for." Students should study spelling list 11 for this week.
Math: In 2nd grade math, we will wrap up Unit 4 with the test on Wednesday. We will begin Unit 5 on Thursday and participate in "rich math tasks" on Friday. 3rd grade will continue Unit 4, learning about multiplication and division. **Please continue to practice the STANDout math facts with your child. They are given 2 minutes and 15 seconds to complete the fact sheet.**
Reading:
In class, we will learn about viewing and reading to learn and wonder. In these lessons, students will learn to use text and images to understand the story, think and wonder about new learning, realize that misconceptions are normal, and that all learners revise their thinking after reading and listening to additional information.
For reading homework, we will continue working on mastering basic story elements.
Wordly Wise: We will introduce and do activities with the words from lesson 6. For extra support, check out http://wordlywise3000.com.
Writing: We will continue to work on expository writing (writing to explain why). The students this week will write to the prompt, "What is your favorite family tradition? Explain why it is your favorite."
Social Studies: We will wrap up our unit on "How communities change," this week with a test on Wednesday. We will move onto a unit discovering "How communities are diverse."
FOSS: FOSS teachers will continue to teach their current units to our classes.
Friday, November 7, 2014
Week of November 10th - 14th
Dear Parents,
Last week flew by and it feels great to be back in the swing of things. We will celebrate our veterans this week, with an assembly as well as having guest speakers in our classroom on Tuesday. This week we have parent teacher conferences, and we are looking forward to seeing you and talking about your wonderful children! Due to conferences, please remember that we will not have school on Friday, November 14th.
This week we will focus on....
F.A.S.T (Phonics)- We will begin concept 10, which covers the Long E sound. We will discuss that the long e sound can be made using ee, ea, y, e, and e_e. Students will learn that in one syllable words, ee and ea are the best, and in multisyllable words, e, ee, ea, e_e, and y are the best. Students should study Spelling list 10 throughout the week.
Math: In 2nd grade math, we will continue our work in Unit 4, which focuses on addition strategies, diagrams, temperature, and number stories. Homework will be assigned Monday-Thursday. 3rd grade math will continue in Unit 4 as well, focusing on multiplication and division. ** Please continue to test your children for 2 minutes and 15 seconds on their STANDOUT math facts each night.**
Reading:
In class, we will continue reading nonfiction books, discussing our background knowledge on different topics, and reading to find new information. Our goal is to help students understand what "background knowledge" is, and how it helps us understand the text better. We are also working on gaining new knowledge to "file" in our brains.
For homework, we are working on different story elements as well as retells.
Wordly Wise: We will continue studying and working in Lesson 5 this week with a test on Thursday. Words for this week are: absorb, anchor, brush, bud, center, core, factory, hive, sapling, and trunk. Check out http://wordlywise3000.com/ for additional support.
Writing: This week, we will be diving into expository(explanatory) writing. Students will be writing about their favorite time of the year, and explaining why it is their favorite.
Social Studies: We will continue our unit on how communities change.
FOSS: FOSS teachers will continue teaching the current units in FOSS, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45-3:25.
Upcoming dates to know:
Last week flew by and it feels great to be back in the swing of things. We will celebrate our veterans this week, with an assembly as well as having guest speakers in our classroom on Tuesday. This week we have parent teacher conferences, and we are looking forward to seeing you and talking about your wonderful children! Due to conferences, please remember that we will not have school on Friday, November 14th.
This week we will focus on....
F.A.S.T (Phonics)- We will begin concept 10, which covers the Long E sound. We will discuss that the long e sound can be made using ee, ea, y, e, and e_e. Students will learn that in one syllable words, ee and ea are the best, and in multisyllable words, e, ee, ea, e_e, and y are the best. Students should study Spelling list 10 throughout the week.
Math: In 2nd grade math, we will continue our work in Unit 4, which focuses on addition strategies, diagrams, temperature, and number stories. Homework will be assigned Monday-Thursday. 3rd grade math will continue in Unit 4 as well, focusing on multiplication and division. ** Please continue to test your children for 2 minutes and 15 seconds on their STANDOUT math facts each night.**
Reading:
In class, we will continue reading nonfiction books, discussing our background knowledge on different topics, and reading to find new information. Our goal is to help students understand what "background knowledge" is, and how it helps us understand the text better. We are also working on gaining new knowledge to "file" in our brains.
For homework, we are working on different story elements as well as retells.
Wordly Wise: We will continue studying and working in Lesson 5 this week with a test on Thursday. Words for this week are: absorb, anchor, brush, bud, center, core, factory, hive, sapling, and trunk. Check out http://wordlywise3000.com/ for additional support.
Writing: This week, we will be diving into expository(explanatory) writing. Students will be writing about their favorite time of the year, and explaining why it is their favorite.
Social Studies: We will continue our unit on how communities change.
FOSS: FOSS teachers will continue teaching the current units in FOSS, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45-3:25.
Upcoming dates to know:
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